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Contessa - Boston, Boston, MA

Contessa - Boston

4.7
4.7
113 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Lively
Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:30–10:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30
  • Phone number
    (617) 741-3404
  • Website
    https://contessaristorante.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For a party of 9+, please email events@contessaboston.com.
  • Private party contact
    Contessa Boston Events Team: (617) 536-5700
  • Location
    1 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Cross Street
    Located in The Newbury Hotel at Arlington St. and Berkeley St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The main entrance to the restaurant is located at 3 Newbury Street. If you enter through the hotel, you will need to walk through the restaurant to check in at the host stand.
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access

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What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

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Contessa in Boston offers an "amazing experience" with its stunning rooftop views and stylish ambiance. Patrons rave about the "phenomenal service" and "delicious food," highlighting dishes like the butternut squash ravioli and meatballs. While some note occasional service hiccups, many find the atmosphere perfect for special occasions or a memorable meal.

113 Reviews

  1. Ron

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have heard about Contessa for well over a year and finally got there. It was worth the wait. Ride to the 17th floor of the Newbury and enter another world - one of tastefully sumptuous ambience with superb "welcome to Contessa" service and food to die for. The view is amazing, especially from the tables for two along the windows, but make no mistake, this is not a view restaurant. A little pricey, but fair value, and the food is so delicious that we were sorry when each course came to an end. Parking is a challenge (other than an expensive valet option) but in good weather, nearby garages are less than a 10 minute walk. Give it a try! We are sorry we waited so long to get here.

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  2. Adriana

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The drinks were good but the food was definitely a miss .

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  3. Jessica

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great brunch experience! Super cute atmosphere.

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  4. Jackii

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing time! Restaurant is beautiful, drinks were great.

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  5. Robert

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch! It was a fantastic night with amazing views, food and service.

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  6. britany

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10’s across the board. Went at night so didn’t get to see the view but I will most definitely be back for brunch. Staff went above and beyond to make sure our nights were perfect.

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  7. Jennifer

    Greater Boston

    99 reviews

    4.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambience are fantastic. Service was a little interesting. We were asked to place our appetizer and entrée orders at the same time, per the chef's request (which isn't unusual), but were then slightly rushed through our meal. I had not finished my appetizer and was literally mid-bite when someone asked to take my plate and utensils to prepare for the entrees that would be coming out shortly. I'd like to be clear the service wasn't bad exactly, but everyone kept checking to see if we were finished, multiple times throughout our meal and it made me feel like we were being rushed, odd given the price point and otherwise how nice this restaurant is.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! I had a great time and food was delicious.

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  9. Monica

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for breakfast. Great experience and atmosphere. We live close by it and we go very often.

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  10. Stephen

    VIP

    London

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the perfect venue for wonderful food and service! Thank you for another great experience. We look forward to our next visit! Sincerely appreciated!

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Contessa - Boston is rated 4.7 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Contessa - Boston

1 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located in The Newbury Hotel at Arlington St. and Berkeley St.
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:30–10:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The main entrance to the restaurant is located at 3 Newbury Street. If you enter through the hotel, you will need to walk through the restaurant to check in at the host stand.
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    https://contessaristorante.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 741-3404
  • Private party facilities
    For a party of 9+, please email events@contessaboston.com.
  • Private party contact
    Contessa Boston Events Team: (617) 536-5700
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